tear apart

US /ter əˈpɑːrt/
UK /ter əˈpɑːrt/
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1.

to separate into pieces by pulling or ripping

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The dog began to tear apart the old cushion.
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They had to tear apart the engine to find the problem.
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dismantledisassembleshredrip uppull apart
2.

to cause great distress or emotional pain to someone

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The news of her death tore his family apart.
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The constant arguments began to tear apart their relationship.
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devastateshatterdestroyruinwreck
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tearapartmentaparttear ducttear downtear uptear away